4th ONLINE COURSE ON INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT

Description

The Course covers the key components of the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) throughout their displacement cycle. International norms underpinning the protection of IDPs, including the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement and the Kampala Convention are analysed in the perspective of better understanding the causes and consequences of internal displacement, its current global trends, the protection risks faced, and the search and implementation of durable and sustainable solutions for IDPs. Cross-cutting issues, such as housing, land and property, data collection, and the international community coordination mechanisms are also addressed.

Target audience

The Course is developed primarily to benefit senior and mid-level government officials involved in the formulation and application of legislation and policies affecting IDPs. It is also addressed to members of the civil society and the academia, who can positively influence the safeguard of IDPs’ rights and advocate for their protection.

It is important for participants to have a very good knowledge of the language of the Course, in order to be able to consult background materials, attend lessons, and participate in group works and discussions (no simultaneous translation is available).

Objectives

• Enhance participants’ understanding of the international norms underpinning the protection of IDPs.
• Promote the use and implementation of the Guiding Principles of Internal Displacement.
• Build up capacities of governments to establish or improve existing legislation and policies on the protection of IDPs.
• Encourage the sharing of experiences and best practices among participants regarding the protection of IDPs and the search for solutions.

Structure and Methodology

The Online Course is structured into four content-related modules, with the objective to provide an in-depth analysis of the subject of the training, including cross-cutting issues.

Modules are composed by live sessions and self-paced sessions.

• Live sessions are pre-scheduled and usually last between 90 and 120 minutes. These are delivered via Zoom for Education;
• Self-paced sessions are completed at participants’ own pace, and must be undertaken before the beginning of each following class. These usually consist in pre-recorded videos and/or selected reference materials.

The Course strikes a balance between theory and practice and is delivered through a participatory and creative teaching methodology, aimed at facilitating the learning process and implementing the knowledge gained throughout the training. Sessions include lectures, presentations, case studies, group work, audio-visual support, and other activities, which respond to the various learning styles of a diversified audience.

Throughout the training, participants and expert facilitators are able to share best practices and experiences regarding the main topics and issues of the Course.

Speakers delivering the sessions consist of United Nations Officials and other experts on IDP protection from around the world.

Application deadline, Scholarships opportunities and Official Certificate

Candidates are invited to register to the Course by 12 April 2021.

A limited number of scholarships is available for the Online Course and cannot therefore be guaranteed purely by application. Scholarships will depend upon funds available to the Institute thanks to the kind contribution of our donors. To apply for a scholarship, you must detail so in the dedicated field in the Registration Form.

Please note that the official Certificate of completion will be awarded only to who attends the Course in full, including participation in live and self-paced sessions, and completion of assignments.